Riomistico

Technical sheet

Varieties

Viognier 100%.

The only white wine produced in our vineyards at Panquehue: a classic Viognier with 12 months ageing and maturing in French oak barriques. We produce less than 4.000 bottles each vintage. Predominant aromas of acacia and mimosa flowers on the nose, the wine is voluptuous, succulent and mouth-filling on the palate with notes of white peaches, tropical fruit and honey.

Denomination of Origin

Panquehue, Aconcagua Valley, Chile. This is a very small sub-appellation of the Aconcagua Valley in Chile and one of the most exclusive and prestigious areas in Chile for the production of red and white French varieties.

Terroir

Climate: Panquehue is located between two mountain ranges, Andes Mountains and Coastal Range. It’s very close to the Aconcagua river, which helps to moderate the temperature.

This is a dry mediterranean climate with 320 days of clear sky. Very low humidity during the ripening season (> 20%) and cool night temperature (> 15%). Refreshing breeze during the afternoons.

Soil: Deep sedimentary soil; rich in organic material with low density and high porosity and high water retention perfect for Viognier, Carmenere, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. On the slopes, poor soil and rocky, specially suited to Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Vineyard

High planting density (5500 vines per hectare). Vertical shoot system drip irrigation.

Yield

4 tons per hectare.

Tasting notes

Very intense golden yellow colour with greenish hues. Ripe pineapple, peaches, white flowers, apricots and honey. Balanced acidity on the palate with mineral and floral as well as orange peel and citric notes. Well structured wine, creamy, mouth-filling with a long persistent finish.

Consultant winemaker

Stefano Gandolini